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4-H Youth Development Program

 Subject
Subject Source: Nalt
Scope Note: The 4-H Youth Development Program is an international youth outreach organization founded in 1902 to foster agricultural, homemaking, leadership and other skills in young people. The 4-H name represents the ideals of the program with its focus on Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.

Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:

"4-H Around the World" by James E. Seward, 1968

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020059
Abstract

A 4-H International Night banquet in a large hall hung with flags of many countries and people in the dress of several different countries. 4-H members in uniform are acting as hosts and hostesses. A map on side wall shows “4-H type” organizations around the world.

Dates: 1968
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art

"4-H Public Speaking" by William C. Griffith, 1966

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020056
Abstract

A mother or 4-H leader is straightening the tie of a young 4-H boy about ready to go out on stage to give his 4-H public speaking presentation in the Radio Speaking Contest.

Dates: 1966
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art

4-H Slide Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS0285
Content Description The 4-H Slide Collection contains 769 35-millimeter color slides of 4-H club activities during the 1960s and 1970s. Images depict activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, animal care, gardening, dairy judging, knitting, and other activities, as well as meetings, people, and events. There are also images of 1970s posters promoting 4-H, probably created by 4-H members. In addition, there is an undated slide show titled "Audio-Visual Media in Education" with many images showing people...
Dates: 1964-1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections

"A Big Day" by William C. Griffith, 1955

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020038
Abstract

A teenage 4-H boy and his swine project at the state fair. A teen girl looks on admiring the hog from outside the pen. The boy holds a brush and looks at his swine. State fair pennants hang in the background.

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art

"Best Ever" by William C. Griffith, 1951

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020033
Abstract

A young lady and young man stand in a kitchen. He has a 4-H emblem on his shirt and she on her apron; she cans strawberries and proudly holds up a jar she has just completed canning.

Dates: 1951
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art

"Better Health for Better Living" by James E. Seward, 1978

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020068
Abstract

Children at 4-H Camp play volleyball in the sand.

Dates: 1978
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art

"Bridle Buddies" by Harold N. Anderson, 1960

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020043
Abstract

The painting depicts the experience, spirit, and fun of a 4-H Saddle Club in action. A large group of teens, all on horseback, are coming down a trail and beginning to cross a shallow river.

Dates: 1960
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art

"Citizenship in Action" by Harold N. Anderson, 1964

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020052
Abstract

A 4-H boy is reporting to local business leaders about his experiences at a Citizenship Short Course at the National 4-H Center. A girl in her 4-H uniform waits beside him to take her turn.

Dates: 1964
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art

"Citizenship in Action" by James E. Seward, 1975

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020067
Abstract

4-H club members setting up a voter information center.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art

"Citizenship Study" by Mayo Olmstead, 1974

 Item — art rack: Series Series III.
Identifier: MS0056-020064
Abstract

Teenage 4-H’ers and leaders among the Washington, DC, cherry blossoms with the Jefferson Memorial in the background.

Dates: 1974
Found in: National Agricultural Library Special Collections / Elsie Carper Collection on USDA Extension Service, Home Economics, and 4-H / Series III. 4-H / Subseries III.L. National 4-H Calendar Program Art